Rick Stroud and Stephen F. Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, report Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Torrie Cox (face) suffered facial lacerations Wednesday, May 20, after accidentally being hit by a helmet swung by CB Aqib Talib. Talib intended to hit OT Donald Penn after the two got into an argument during practice. Penn said Cox's injuries were minor.

The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden said during his press conference that CB Torrie Cox (knee) suffered a knee injury during the team's Week 8 game. Gruden said he was being evaluated Monday, Oct. 29.

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports suspended Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Torrie Cox has filed discrimination claims with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in an attempt to have his suspension overturned. The lawsuit was filed with the EEOC under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Cox contends that he has been viewed as an alcoholic in the eyes of the NFL, and that perception is the basis for the punitive actions that were imposed by commissioner Roger Goodell. Cox was suspended for repeat violations of the NFL substance abuse policy. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employers from discriminating against workers with disabilities. Representatives for Cox contend that alcoholism is a disability.

Anwar S. Richardson, of the Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Torrie Cox has appealed his four-game suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. "The punishment did not fit the crime and Torrie was not afforded the due process required under these circumstances. The league [NFL] has a policy and they have to follow the letter of the law. It can't be convenient," said Peter Schaffer, Cox's agent. No timetable has been set for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to hear the appeal.

The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Torrie Cox, who was suspended for the first four games of the season, will be allowed to participate in training camp and the team's preseason games, but will be unable to practice with the team beginning Aug. 31.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced CB Torrie Cox has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2007 season for violating the league's Substance Abuse Policy. He is eligible to return to the team Monday, Oct. 1.

The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Torrie Cox, charged with driving under the influence in September, pleaded no contest in Hillsborough County last month, according to his attorney, Ron Hanes. Hanes said Cox must perform community service and participate in counseling. He could also be subject to additional penalties from the NFL.